The 77-year-old man who was found near this house died a natural death, according to Dr. Aurelio Espinola, chief medical examiner. Police on Oct. 1 issued a missing person alert for Joaquin T. Flores, who was reported missing since Sept. 27.

On Oct. 2 as officers searched the area around the residence, they found a decomposed body, dressed in the same clothes as Flores, police said in a news release. The body was found about 70 yards from the home, according to a GPD news release.

Espinola reviewed the body Monday. He confirmed the man whose body was found on Oct. 2 is Flores. Espinola ruled the death a natural death, based on his review of Flores' medical records.